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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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limited due to early aviation technology
demonstration at the 1910 New York International Air Show
early 20th-century aircraft
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gptkbp:challenges
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stability and control issues
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gptkbp:configuration
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biplane configuration
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gptkbp:control_surfaces
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elevator and ailerons
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gptkbp:control_system
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manual controls
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gptkbp:controls
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stick and rudder
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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symbol of early aviation innovation
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gptkbp:design
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Glenn Curtiss and his team
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gptkbp:design_date
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1909
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gptkbp:design_influence
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European aircraft designs of the era
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:V8_engine
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gptkbp:engine_type
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liquid-cooled engine
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gptkbp:exhibited_at
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gptkb:Smithsonian_Institution
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1910
May 1910
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gptkbp:fuselage_material
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gptkb:wood
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gptkbp:historical_achievement
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recognized as a significant early aircraft
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gptkbp:historical_context
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emergence of powered flight
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first aircraft to be built by Glenn Curtiss
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Curtiss Pusher Model A
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gptkbp:influenced
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American aviation development
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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Wright brothers' designs
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gptkbp:inspiration
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later pusher aircraft designs
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gptkbp:is_influenced_by
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advancements in engine technology
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tailwheel
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gptkbp:legacy
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contributed to the development of military aircraft
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gptkbp:length
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30 ft 0 in
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Curtiss_Aeroplane_and_Motor_Company
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gptkbp:max_speed
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50 mph
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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1,200 lb
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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pusher propeller configuration
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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gptkb:Glenn_Curtiss
used for training early aviators
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gptkbp:number_built
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:operational_use
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civilian and military training
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gptkbp:propeller
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two-bladed propeller
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gptkbp:related_show
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featured in early aviation exhibitions
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gptkbp:retired
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1911
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:trainer_aircraft
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gptkbp:significance
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pioneering design in aviation history
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Curtiss_Model_D
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gptkbp:tail_type
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conventional tail
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gptkbp:type
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pusher biplane
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gptkbp:used_in
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early aviation training
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gptkbp:wing_area
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400 sq ft
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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fabric-covered wood
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gptkbp:wingspan
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40 ft 4 in
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Curtiss_Pusher
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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8
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